India, March 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

Jerk Free Semi-Permanent couplers.

Fitted with KAVACH.

Centrally controlled Automatic Plug Doors and Fully Sealed wider gangways.

Emergency Alarm Push buttons and Talk Back Units on all Coaches.

Improved fire safety - Aerosol based fire detection and suppression system in electrical cabinets and lavatories.

Higher acceleration with design/operating speed of 180/160 KMPH.

Driver-Guard communication with voice recording facility & Crash hardened memory.

Air conditioning units provided with indigenously developed UV-C lamp based disinfection system for deactivating 99% harmful bacteria from conditioned air to improve the hygiene standards inside the passenger area.

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